How to Travel From Pisa to Livorno, Italy

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Pisa, a small town near the Mediterranean coast, is popular with tourists from around the world. With the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, the city is a major destination in Italy. When traveling from Pisa to the seaside town of Livorna, travelers have many different options based on budget and time frame. When planning a trip from Pisa to Livorno, consider your comfort, amount of luggage and the number of connections you are willing to make.

Step 1

Take the train. Head to the train station in Pisa, which is located on the south side of the Arno River. If you are coming from the Leaning Tower, be sure to budget enough time to walk the distance. It can be a long walk in the heat of summer or if the sidewalks are crowded.

Step 2

Choose a route. There are several options for train travel from Pisa to Livorno: intercity, regional or intercity night trains. The regional (local) trains make more stops, and take longer to get to the destination. Fares for these trains are cheaper, from around 1.8 to 2.7 Euros for a one-way trip. The faster intercity and intercity night trains go directly from Pisa to Livorno, and cost about 4.8 to 8 Euros, depending on train class and time of day. Because the trip is so short (14 to 16 minutes), a regional train will be perfectly comfortable. Most travelers will need to arrive at Livorno's central station, called Livorno Centrale. Visit the Trenitalia website for routes, times and prices on your specific day and time of travel.

Step 3

Drive to Livorno. If you feel comfortable driving in the often-crazy Italian traffic, it is easy to drive from Pisa to Livorno. Rent a car from the Pisa airport, where car rental companies are easily available. To get to Livorno, head south on the A12 and drive 23 kilometers. Be sure to get a specific address from your hotel, and locate specific street-level directions using a tool like Google Maps.

Step 4

Take the bus. If you are arriving at the Pisa airport and traveling to Livorno, an easy transportation option is to take bus 101 directly from the airport to central Livorno. Check the Livorno Now website for bus schedules. As of 2009, the bus fare was approximately 3 Euros. Keep in mind that the bus is not a good option if you have a great deal of large luggage, as buses can be crowded with narrow aisles.

Step 5

Book a private transfer. If you have large pieces of luggage or if you do not want to deal with crowds on trains and buses, book a private taxi. Use a company like Holiday Taxis to book a car or van to transport you and your party to Livorno. This option is more expensive, around 30 to 70 Euros, depending on the size of your party. If you can afford the trip, a private car is a comfortable option that will deliver you from the airport in Pisa to your hotel in Livorno.

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Elizabeth Smith has been a scientific and engineering writer since 2004. Her work has appeared in numerous journals, newspapers and corporate publications. A frequent traveler, she also has penned articles as a travel writer. Smith has a Bachelor of Arts in communications and writing from Michigan State University.